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Welcome to my Savings Blog!!! My name is Tara Whitaker and I created this blog in 2009 to help all of my friends find great bargains! I started couponing about 4-5 years ago and have been able to cut our family's grocery bill by about 75%, plus I'm able to get about twice the amount of products now. I started teaching classes in Feb. of 2010 and love to help others save money as well. If you're interested in a class, please contact me at southernsavings@aol.com. Thanks again and Happy Shopping!!!

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

I've had a few emails over the past few days about people having problems using coupons at the Publix in Hillcrest. They did change the policy a few weeks ago, but it now seems that they are enforcing even more changes. I know it has got to be frustrating, but keep in mind that they do have the right to change their policy at any time. I would suggest contacting the corporate office and letting them know about this problem. Also, the Publix is Northport is great!!!! If you shop at that store, let them know that you appreciate the coupon policy and that thats the reason you shop there. It wouldnt even hurt if you wanted to call corporate and let them know how great the store in Northport is. In the mean time I will try to get the current policy at the one in Hillcrest. Let us know what you all think about this problem.

Giveaway!!$15 gift certificate to 31 GIFTS. www.mythirtyone.com/taraw. To enter, email southernsavings@aol.com and tell us a frugal Christmas idea to share on the blog. Also, if you get your friends to do the same and they tell me that you referred them, then you get 2 extra entrys per person. Giveaway ends Friday at 7pm!!!

Okay, so I had 2 great trips to Publix today and yesterday. I actually am having to go back again tonight to another store to grab some more rice and cookie mixes as well. So I'll post that trip Thursday afternoon. I bought a ton of rice and cookie mix this week to donate and grabbed some juice for our stockpile. Here are the details:

Monday, November 8, 2010

Sheana over at Cakes 4 Baby123 has the cutest diaper cakes!! If you need a creative gift for an upcming baby shower then this would be the perfect idea!

To find Sheanna on facebook search Sheana Jacobs Sexton (go to photos and find the album called My Cakes4Baby123 stuff) or you can check out her website.

Items Available:

Diaper Cakes:

Tiny - Large Centerpieces sizes,

Diaper Bears

It's a Girl or It's a Boy,

Sports Themed

Happy 1st B'day Diaper Bears

Diaper Wreaths Med & Large sizes

Baby Washcloth Rose Bouquets or single Roses

Tiny Diaper Bundles-Washcloth wrapped around 3 diapers topped with a pacifier great for extra table decorations at any shower

Bridal Shower Towel Centerpiece cakes made from Bath & Hand Towels or Kitchen Towels with Utensils as the topper

Sheana has something for every budget. Prices starting as low as $3 for Baby Bundles and single Roses. Prices starting as low as $10 for Baby Washcloth Rose Bouquets and Tiny Diaper Cakes. Cup cake size Diaper Cakes starting around $15. Prices starting as low as $25 for medium diaper cakes and Bears (sports themed Bears and Cakes slightly higher due the the cost of the sports themed merchandise used on them)Large Diaper Cakes starting around $40 (Centerpiece size)Towel cakes range $25-$45 depending on the what the order will need to consist of and the cost of the towels being used at the customer request.

Custom orders accepted all prices vary slightly with the request from the person ordering the prices listed above are general prices for her items as long as request from the customer isn't to far out of the box or norm. Adding initials or name may slightly increase the price...

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Here is an updated Coupon Class schedule for the next few months. Please email me at (southernsavings@aol.com or tlc1982@aol.com) if you are interested in attending one of them. Classes are $10 per person and include a packet of information and door prizes. All classes usually last about 2 hours.

Do you need a realtor to help you look for the perfect house for you? If so, then contact Connie Pate/Realtor, RE/MAX Premiere Group at 205-242-1004. Connie would love to assist you with your real estate needs. She has lived in Tuscaloosa her entire life and is very familiar with all areas.

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